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Mr Joe’s Bipolar Podcast

Mr Joe’s Bipolar Podcast

By Mister Joe

A podcast for those that deal with any form of a mental illness or substance abuse. Mr. Joe explores topics such as Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, Schizoaffective Disorder, Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Narcissism. He shares his own history of substance abuse, which also includes his Suboxone treatment and terrifying withdrawals. Mr. Joe also addresses the "other" person who must deal with our illness and denial. The entire o
journey is seen through the eyes of Mr. Joe, as he takes us through a lifetime of ongoing abuse from his past and present.
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The Grieving Process & Bipolar

Mr Joe’s Bipolar PodcastJul 30, 2021

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Building Self-Esteem

Building Self-Esteem

Mr. Joe discusses the importance of self-esteem. He speaks about his audience to start the show and attempts to explain how his physical features impact his mental health.
Feb 23, 202438:06
The Modern Day Bipolar

The Modern Day Bipolar

Mr. Joe returns after several years to embark on a new journey of mental illness. He discusses topics such as anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, denial, and substance abuse.
Feb 22, 202431:11
Bipolar, Paranoia & Delusions

Bipolar, Paranoia & Delusions

Mr. Joe covers paranoia and delusions in great detail by sharing a recent personal experience. Topics include pathological jealousy, somatic delusions, delusions of reference, bizarre delusions, and psychosis. Finally, Mr. Joe provides his listening audience with warning signs of psychosis.
Jan 26, 202456:55
Mental Health Matters

Mental Health Matters

Mr. Joe returns for a new season and a fresh start. Please note, this episode discusses suicide, and some listeners may be sensitive to the topic, or be vulnerable to triggers.
Dec 21, 202223:13
Identified as Sick

Identified as Sick

Mr. Joe speaks about the word “sick” and what it truly means from a mental health perspective. He reports on the latest attempt by the “enemy” to hurt Mr. Joe.
Aug 02, 202135:56
Mental Health & Intrusive Thoughts

Mental Health & Intrusive Thoughts

Mr. Joe reviews intrusive thoughts and how they invade our minds and take over our lives. Mr. Joe also touches upon Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, eating disorders, and PTSD.
Aug 02, 202130:14
Modern Day Paranoia

Modern Day Paranoia

Mr. Joe explores the mental illness known as paranoia. He addresses the impact that our modern day society has on our paranoia overall.
Aug 02, 202126:33
Panic Attacks & General Anxiety

Panic Attacks & General Anxiety

Mr. Joe explores how he handles anxiety in the present day as compared to his panic attacks from his past.
Aug 02, 202135:51
Regretful Rants

Regretful Rants

Mr. Joe explores a disturbing conversation that took place at work. He reminds his audience about the importance of maintaining a filter when manic, speaks on narcissism, and provides specific samples of bipolar rants.
Aug 02, 202140:06
The Stigma of Drug Addiction

The Stigma of Drug Addiction

Mr. Joe briefly discusses the tremendous impact that the global pandemic has on mental illness. Mr. Joe examines the correlation of mental illness and substance abuse and the devastating effects it can produce. He shares aspects of his own journey and also mentions several "friends" from his past who have continuously supported him throughout his entire life.
Aug 02, 202159:29
Narcissism 101

Narcissism 101

Mr. Joe provides an update on his mental health and reviews Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Mr. Joe also provides updates on his social media status via Facebook and Twitter.
Aug 02, 202148:15
Why Does the Brain Shift?

Why Does the Brain Shift?

Mr. Joe returns for his second official podcast of 2020. He discusses brain chemistry, children and the pandemic, and updates his audience on his family.
Aug 02, 202137:21
The Return of Mr. Joe

The Return of Mr. Joe

Mr. Joe's last episode was recorded 364 days ago, just one day shy of a full year. Mr. Joe returns to once again host Mr. Joe's Bipolar Podcast. He explains his absence, updates his audience on his own mental health, and discusses the overall status of his livelihood. Please note, there are several emotional moments within this podcast. Mr. Joe has finally returned...
Aug 02, 202101:00:12
Mania and Sleep Deprivation
Jul 30, 202138:33
Ongoing Mania

Ongoing Mania

Mr. Joe updates his audience on the stability of his mother and his relationship with her. He discovers throughout the podcast that he is potentially suffering from mania over the last 3 weeks. Mr. Joe also speaks on recent hallucinations.
Jul 30, 202125:18
The "Mixed" Episode

The "Mixed" Episode

Mr. Joe is finally able to upload content he recorded several weeks ago. The episode is somewhat "mixed-up", as Mr. Joe attempted to perform a merge. Please excuse distortions and keep in mind that this episode dates back to an earlier production time. In summary, try not to get mixed up... as the Manic Mom was recorded AFTER this episode.
Jul 30, 202139:31
The Manic Mom

The Manic Mom

Mr. Joe starts this episode by explaining some technical issues with two previous recorded podcasts. He is still making attempts to upload that content. As for this episode, Mr. Joe focuses solely on Bipolar rage, other disturbing symptoms, and his mother's progress.
Jul 30, 202138:29
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome

Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome

Mr. Joe returns to discuss PAWS after the extended use of alcohol, benzo's, and opiates. He provides information on how to treat it, and what makes it worse.
Jul 30, 202133:42
Physical Ailments

Physical Ailments

Mr. Joe had prepared podcast content on post acute withdrawal syndrome. However, some new discoveries have emerged in Mr. Joe's life and he reviews them with his audience. He discusses recent issues with his mother and provides us with a preview of his up and coming PAWS podcast.
Jul 30, 202133:31
Schizophrenia 101

Schizophrenia 101

Mr. Joe responds to an email and addressing the absence of an educational podcast on Schizophrenia. Mr. Joe covers the mental illness based on his own personal symptoms and shares the information with his audience.
Jul 30, 202145:01
Types of Delusions

Types of Delusions

Mr. Joe discusses paranoia, psychosis, and delusions in detail. He reviews warning signs of psychosis and 5 different types of paranoia.
Jul 30, 202135:03
Strategies for Denial

Strategies for Denial

Mr. Joe responds to similar emails seeking strategies for dealing with a loved ones denial.
Jul 30, 202128:33
Hypochondria 101

Hypochondria 101

Mr. Joe provides an update on his mental health. He discusses a recent doctor visit and the results of a urine analysis.
Jul 30, 202130:01
Questions & Answers Part III

Questions & Answers Part III

Mr. Joe addresses 5 random questions from his listening audience. In addition, he discusses his current bipolar symptoms.
Jul 30, 202136:56
Drastic Mood Swings

Drastic Mood Swings

Mr. Joe compares his current state of mind to the way he felt yesterday. There has been a drastic change and his overall mood and he decides to share it with his audience.
Jul 30, 202128:28
Faking Feeling Well

Faking Feeling Well

Mr. Joe discusses his current depressive state and how difficult it's been to appear happy and content. He reluctantly offers methods in which we can fake feeling well during difficult episodes.
Jul 30, 202127:17
Bipolar Exhaustion

Bipolar Exhaustion

Mr. Joe has returned from a business trip and reports on his overall mental state and physical exhaustion. He offers suggestions to safely increase our energy levels.
Jul 30, 202128:29
Unlikely Medication Culprit

Unlikely Medication Culprit

Mr. Joe returns to update his audience on his current mental state and his mother's progress with alcoholism. In addition, he discusses how certain medications that claim to have no side effects, can actually be the underlying culprit of our challenges with mental illness.
Jul 30, 202132:13
Dangers of Primary Care Physicians

Dangers of Primary Care Physicians

Mr. Joe returns to update his audience on his mother's mental state, his own recent struggles due to an enormous amount of stress, and his recent visit to a primary care doctor.
Jul 30, 202133:45
Offensive Voices

Offensive Voices

Mr. Joe returns to update his audience on his grieving process and the mental state of his mother. He discusses the intrusive voices that have effected him over the last week.
Jul 30, 202132:25
Winning the Bipolar Battle

Winning the Bipolar Battle

Mr. Joe updates his audience on his current mental state, his relationship with his mother, and his recent court experience with his ex-wife.
Jul 30, 202127:30
The Battle with Alcoholism

The Battle with Alcoholism

Mr. Joe updates his audience on his current mental state and speaks about the grieving process over the last two weeks from the loss of his father. In addition, we find out how Mr joes mom is dealing with her loss
Jul 30, 202130:09
Unexpected Changes

Unexpected Changes

Mr. Joe discusses his absence over the last few weeks. He informs his audience of the unexpected changes that have occurred.
Jul 30, 202126:57
Isolation & Bipolar Disorder

Isolation & Bipolar Disorder

Mr. Joe returns for a new episode to discuss his overall state of mind over the last week. He anonymously acknowledges a listeners email regarding isolation and Bipolar Disorder.
Jul 30, 202137:47
Recognizing Our Mistakes

Recognizing Our Mistakes

Mr. Joe examines his recent state of hypomania along with some of the poor decisions he has made over the last week. He reviews a number of dangerous and concerning symptoms often associated with Bipolar Disorder.
Jul 30, 202137:12
Mr. Joe's Q & A Part II

Mr. Joe's Q & A Part II

Mr. Joe addresses 4 specific questions from his listeners. He speaks on medication side effects, hospital admittance, his children's future, and his biggest supporter throughout his battle with Bipolar Disorder.
Jul 30, 202146:32
Overlooked Bipolar Symptoms

Overlooked Bipolar Symptoms

Mr. Joe explores self-criticism, pessimism, worry and anxiety, anger, and irritability. He explains how those symptoms are often overlooked when it comes to Bipolar Disorder.
Jul 30, 202140:01
Hypomanic Spending Splurges

Hypomanic Spending Splurges

Mr. Joe updates his audience on his children and mental state. He discusses his recent hypomanic state and the urge to spend money that he simply does not have.
Jul 30, 202135:29
The Grieving Process & Bipolar

The Grieving Process & Bipolar

Mr. Joe returns after an extended absence to update his audience on his personal mental state. In addition, he responds to a question and comment from social media.
Jul 30, 202142:48
Undiagnosed Mental Conditions

Undiagnosed Mental Conditions

Mr. Joe returns for a second day in a row with a brand new podcast episode and brand new personal experiences to discuss. He reveals the latest rants, accusations, and insults delivered from his ex-wife. Mr. Joe also discusses teenage children and their desire to be with friends rather than family.
Jul 30, 202136:03
Skipping Medication Doses

Skipping Medication Doses

Mr. Joe returns after a long absence to discuss an incident that transpired 6 days ago. He comes to the conclusion that his inability to remember taking his medication led to this horrible mood swing.
Jul 30, 202129:41
Cognitive Impairments & Bipolar

Cognitive Impairments & Bipolar

Mr. Joe updates his audience on his current mood state. He discusses the many ways in which those with Bipolar Disorder suffer cognitively.
Jul 30, 202133:13
Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Depression

Mr. Joe returns after nearly a 2 week absence to discuss the birth of his new child, the struggles of being a parent, sibling jealousy, and a variety of forms of Postpartum Depression.
Jul 30, 202153:54
Inability to Speak & Depression

Inability to Speak & Depression

Mr. Joe updates his audience on his wife's pregnancy. He covers several symptomatic aspects of depression that we normally don't speak about, primarily because these symptoms are not within a textbook.
Jul 30, 202127:05
Bipolar Confusion

Bipolar Confusion

Mr. Joe reports on his wife's pregnancy status. He provides details on their latest hospital trip and also reports on this past weekend. Mr. Joe explains how our mood swings often lead to pure confusion in our "bipolar minds".
Jul 30, 202132:01
Disorganized Thoughts

Disorganized Thoughts

Mr. Joe updates his audience on his mental state and medication increase.
Jul 29, 202122:53
Schizoaffective Disorder Bipolar Type

Schizoaffective Disorder Bipolar Type

Mr. Joe reports on his recent psychiatrist appointment and current mental state. He educates his auidence on schizoaffective disorder, and addresses both bipolar and depressive types.
Jul 29, 202134:26
Risk Factors for Depression

Risk Factors for Depression

Mr. Joe updates his audience on his mental health and expresses his concerns about his children and their mental state. He compares sadness to depression and provides a list of risk factors that can indicate depression is on the horizon.
Jul 29, 202131:42
Tactile Hallucinations

Tactile Hallucinations

Mr. Joe discusses several stressors within his life that have resulted in ultra rapid bipolar symptoms. He provides an overview of the end results of intense stress, including depression and crying, hallucinations, and depersonalization disorder.
Jul 29, 202146:58
Stages of Sleep Deprivation

Stages of Sleep Deprivation

Mr. Joe updates his audience on his last 24 hours of work related tasks that have severely impacted his ability to sleep. He discusses the stages of sleep deprivation at 24, 36, 48, and 72 hours.
Jul 29, 202129:51